US20050227585A1 - Brassiere strap connector - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
- A41F1/00—Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
- A41F1/006—Brassiére fasteners
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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- Y10T24/40—Buckles
- Y10T24/4002—Harness
- Y10T24/4021—Cross bails
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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- Y10T24/4086—Looped strap
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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- Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
- Y10T24/40—Buckles
- Y10T24/4088—One-piece
- Y10T24/4093—Looped strap
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- the present invention generally relates to a connector for a brassiere. More particularly, the present invention relates to a shaped connector for connecting a brassiere shoulder strap preferably to a brassiere, preferably to a back panel of the brassiere.
- the common problem with a shoulder strap of a brassiere is that the strap can be misaligned on a wearer's shoulder and, thus, will dig into the shoulder due to the connection of the shoulder strap to the back panel of the brassiere. Even if the shoulder strap is aligned properly, it may nonetheless become uncomfortable after use due to the shape of the shoulder strap, its alignment with the back panel, and the anatomy of the shoulder and back of the wearer.
- a brassiere strap that avoids misalignment, improves the connection between the back panel and shoulder strap to provide angular flexibility to adapt or conform to the actual anatomy of a top of a wearer's shoulder, thereby enhancing comfort for the wearer. Accordingly, such a connector needs to be angled so that the shoulder strap, at its connection to the back panel, is angularly biased thereby enhancing comfort, since there is no slippage of the shoulder strap off the shoulder.
- It yet another object of the present invention to provide such a connector that forms a heart shape.
- the connector is for use, preferably to connect a brassiere shoulder strap to the brassiere.
- the connector comprises a first arm having a first end and a second end, a second arm having a first end connected to the first end of the first arm and having a second end that angle away from the second end of the first arm.
- the connector has a wave or top portion that connects the second end of the first arm and the second end of the second arm together.
- the first arm is positioned for sliding engagement with a shoulder strap of a brassiere
- the second arm is positioned for sliding engagement with an edge of a back panel of the brassiere so that the shoulder strap and the edge form that same angle.
- the connector provides that the shoulder strap and back panel angle towards the spine of a wearer.
- the wave portion can form an opening for sliding engagement the shoulder strap and back panel to the connector.
- the wave portion has a flange to separate or space the shoulder strap from the material that is connected to the back panel.
- the wave portion preferably has tapered sides of the flange to engage the shoulder strap and the material.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of an example fastener of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the fastener of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of the fastener of FIG. 1 engaging a shoulder strap and back panel of a brassiere;
- FIG. 4 is a second plan view of the brassiere of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of a second embodiment of the fastener of the present invention engaging a shoulder strap and a back panel of a brassiere;
- FIG. 6 is a second plan view of the brassiere of FIG. 5 .
- the fastener 100 has a first side or arm 110 with a first end 112 and a second end 114 , and a second side or arm 120 with a first end 122 and a second end 124 .
- the first end 112 of the first arm 110 and the first end 122 of the second arm 120 preferably meet or connect at point or plane 130 .
- connector 100 has a third or top or wave portion 140 that connects together the second end 114 of first arm 110 and the second end 124 of second arm 120 .
- the first arm 110 and second arm 120 form an angle 150 with respect to each other.
- the angle 150 determines the bias of the shoulder strap and the other part, such as a back panel, of a brassiere with respect to each other.
- the angle 150 is any acute angle, such as between about 25 to 45 degrees, and preferably about 27 to 41 degrees.
- the third or wave portion 140 has a pair of symmetric arcuate portions 142 that meet at a flange 145 .
- the flange 145 preferably aligns axially with the point 130 of connection of first end 112 of first arm 110 and the first end 122 of second arm 120 .
- the flange 145 preferably has a pair of tapered sides 146 , separating the shoulder strap and back strap or any extension of the back strap, such as, for example, the back elastic.
- the flange 145 separates the shoulder strap and front strap.
- the tapered sides 146 taper at an angle that makes the sides parallel to first and second arms 110 , 120 .
- a pair of slots 148 are formed therebetween.
- the connector 100 has any angular configuration in which there are two arms or portions that provide a non-parallel relationship with respect to each other.
- connector 100 has a triangular shape configuration. More preferably, connector 100 has a heart shape configuration.
- connector 100 has a thin profile so as not to appear bulky or feel heavy when on the shoulder of a wearer.
- connector 100 separates the shoulder strap and back strap.
- connector 100 is shown in position on a brassiere 200 .
- First arm 110 engages a shoulder strap 300 by being positioned in a hollow end 304 of the shoulder strap.
- second arm 120 engages a hollow edge or material 314 of a back panel 310 .
- shoulder strap 300 and back panel 310 are angled inward towards each other and towards the spine of the wearer, or generally towards the center or spine of a wearer's back, forming a v-shape.
- first arm 110 and second arm 120 are angled away from plane 130 .
- first arm 110 or second arm 120 may be parallel to plane 130 , while the other of the first and second arms is angled away from each other.
- the flange 145 due to its width between its pair of sides 146 , separates shoulder strap 300 and material 314 .
- the sides 146 of flange 145 and first arm 110 and second arm 120 preferably form parallel edges to form a pair of slots 148 for receipt of hollow end 304 of shoulder strap 300 and material 314 of back panel 310 .
- connector 100 may also be used on any extensions of the back strap.
- Connector 100 may also be used with a front strap for a front-opening brassiere.
- Connector 100 is made of any material conventionally used for brassiere connectors, such as metal or plastic.
- connector 100 is made of high carbon steel coated with nylon powder.
- a preferred connector 100 has a weight of about 85% steel and 15% nylon.
- FIGS. 5 and 6 show a second embodiment of the fastener 100 of the present invention.
- fastener 100 has an oval configuration or shape.
- fastener 100 has a pair of angles 160 .
- shoulder strap 300 and material 314 of back panel 310 again are angled or biased with respect to each other.
Abstract
Description
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention generally relates to a connector for a brassiere. More particularly, the present invention relates to a shaped connector for connecting a brassiere shoulder strap preferably to a brassiere, preferably to a back panel of the brassiere.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- The common problem with a shoulder strap of a brassiere is that the strap can be misaligned on a wearer's shoulder and, thus, will dig into the shoulder due to the connection of the shoulder strap to the back panel of the brassiere. Even if the shoulder strap is aligned properly, it may nonetheless become uncomfortable after use due to the shape of the shoulder strap, its alignment with the back panel, and the anatomy of the shoulder and back of the wearer.
- There is a need for a brassiere strap that avoids misalignment, improves the connection between the back panel and shoulder strap to provide angular flexibility to adapt or conform to the actual anatomy of a top of a wearer's shoulder, thereby enhancing comfort for the wearer. Accordingly, such a connector needs to be angled so that the shoulder strap, at its connection to the back panel, is angularly biased thereby enhancing comfort, since there is no slippage of the shoulder strap off the shoulder.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a connector for a brassiere shoulder strap that connects a shoulder strap to a brassiere, preferably at a back panel of the brassiere.
- It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a connector for a brassiere shoulder strap that connects a shoulder strap to a brassiere at a front panel of the brassiere.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a connector for a brassiere shoulder strap that biases the shoulder strap as desired while on the shoulder of the wearer.
- It is still another object of the present invention to provide such a connector for a brassiere shoulder strap that has a triangular shaped configuration.
- It yet another object of the present invention to provide such a connector that forms a heart shape.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide such a connector for a brassiere shoulder strap that has two arms that meet at one edge and angle away from each other at the distal edges.
- It is a still further object of the present invention to provide such a connector for a brassiere shoulder strap that has two arms that meet at one edge and form the same angle away from each other.
- It is a yet further object of the present invention to provide such a connector for a brassiere shoulder strap that has two arms that meet at one edge and form an angle away from each other, which angle is an acute angle.
- It is a still yet further object of the present invention to provide such a connector for a brassiere shoulder strap that has two arms that meet at one edge and form an angle away from each other, which angle is about forty degrees.
- These and other objects and advantages of the present invention are achieved by the connector of the present invention. The connector is for use, preferably to connect a brassiere shoulder strap to the brassiere. The connector comprises a first arm having a first end and a second end, a second arm having a first end connected to the first end of the first arm and having a second end that angle away from the second end of the first arm. Preferably, the connector has a wave or top portion that connects the second end of the first arm and the second end of the second arm together. In a preferred embodiment, the first arm is positioned for sliding engagement with a shoulder strap of a brassiere, and the second arm is positioned for sliding engagement with an edge of a back panel of the brassiere so that the shoulder strap and the edge form that same angle. The connector provides that the shoulder strap and back panel angle towards the spine of a wearer.
- The wave portion can form an opening for sliding engagement the shoulder strap and back panel to the connector. In preferred embodiments, the wave portion has a flange to separate or space the shoulder strap from the material that is connected to the back panel. Also, the wave portion preferably has tapered sides of the flange to engage the shoulder strap and the material.
- These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims and accompanying drawings:
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FIG. 1 is a plan view of an example fastener of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the fastener ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the fastener ofFIG. 1 engaging a shoulder strap and back panel of a brassiere; -
FIG. 4 is a second plan view of the brassiere ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a second embodiment of the fastener of the present invention engaging a shoulder strap and a back panel of a brassiere; and -
FIG. 6 is a second plan view of the brassiere ofFIG. 5 . - Referring to the drawings and, in particular,
FIGS. 1 and 2 , there is shown a first embodiment of a fastener of the present invention generally represented byreference numeral 100. In this first embodiment, thefastener 100 has a first side orarm 110 with afirst end 112 and asecond end 114, and a second side orarm 120 with afirst end 122 and asecond end 124. Thefirst end 112 of thefirst arm 110 and thefirst end 122 of thesecond arm 120 preferably meet or connect at point orplane 130. Preferably,connector 100 has a third or top orwave portion 140 that connects together thesecond end 114 offirst arm 110 and thesecond end 124 ofsecond arm 120. - The
first arm 110 andsecond arm 120 form anangle 150 with respect to each other. Theangle 150 determines the bias of the shoulder strap and the other part, such as a back panel, of a brassiere with respect to each other. Theangle 150 is any acute angle, such as between about 25 to 45 degrees, and preferably about 27 to 41 degrees. - The third or
wave portion 140 has a pair of symmetricarcuate portions 142 that meet at aflange 145. Theflange 145 preferably aligns axially with thepoint 130 of connection offirst end 112 offirst arm 110 and thefirst end 122 ofsecond arm 120. Theflange 145 preferably has a pair oftapered sides 146, separating the shoulder strap and back strap or any extension of the back strap, such as, for example, the back elastic. In a front-opening brassiere, theflange 145 separates the shoulder strap and front strap. Preferably, thetapered sides 146 taper at an angle that makes the sides parallel to first andsecond arms slots 148 are formed therebetween. - The
connector 100 has any angular configuration in which there are two arms or portions that provide a non-parallel relationship with respect to each other. Preferably,connector 100 has a triangular shape configuration. More preferably,connector 100 has a heart shape configuration. - As shown in
FIG. 2 ,connector 100 has a thin profile so as not to appear bulky or feel heavy when on the shoulder of a wearer. In the back closure brassiere shown in FIGS. 3 to 6,connector 100 separates the shoulder strap and back strap. - Referring to
FIGS. 3 and 4 ,connector 100 is shown in position on abrassiere 200.First arm 110 engages ashoulder strap 300 by being positioned in ahollow end 304 of the shoulder strap. Likewise,second arm 120 engages a hollow edge ormaterial 314 of aback panel 310. In this embodiment,shoulder strap 300 andback panel 310 are angled inward towards each other and towards the spine of the wearer, or generally towards the center or spine of a wearer's back, forming a v-shape. - The angle of the
shoulder strap 300 andmaterial 314 ofback panel 310 comes from theangle 150 offastener 100. Theangle 150 can be varied to achieve various effects. In the embodiment shown, bothfirst arm 110 andsecond arm 120 are angled away fromplane 130. However, in an alternative, less preferred embodiment,first arm 110 orsecond arm 120 may be parallel to plane 130, while the other of the first and second arms is angled away from each other. - The
flange 145, due to its width between its pair ofsides 146, separatesshoulder strap 300 andmaterial 314. Thesides 146 offlange 145 andfirst arm 110 andsecond arm 120 preferably form parallel edges to form a pair ofslots 148 for receipt ofhollow end 304 ofshoulder strap 300 andmaterial 314 ofback panel 310. - As stated before,
connector 100 may also be used on any extensions of the back strap.Connector 100 may also be used with a front strap for a front-opening brassiere.Connector 100 is made of any material conventionally used for brassiere connectors, such as metal or plastic. Preferably,connector 100 is made of high carbon steel coated with nylon powder. Thus, apreferred connector 100 has a weight of about 85% steel and 15% nylon. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 show a second embodiment of thefastener 100 of the present invention. In this embodiment,fastener 100 has an oval configuration or shape. Also,fastener 100 has a pair ofangles 160. As a result,shoulder strap 300 andmaterial 314 ofback panel 310 again are angled or biased with respect to each other. - It is to be understood that the drawings and detailed description are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Embodiments other than the examples in the drawings and detailed description may be used. Other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description, such as square, octagon, triangle, and other shapes and various angles for the fastener. Structural, mechanical, and material changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Various designs of brassieres and other intimate apparel are contemplated by the present disclosure, even though some minor elements would need to change, such as design and function. The present invention has applicability to fields other than brassieres, such as athletic apparel. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.
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